Thorndale, Texas

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Thorndale is a city primarily in Milam County, Texas, with a portion extending into Williamson County. The population was 1,278 at the 2000 census, it was 1,330 in the 2005 census estimate.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Thorndale is located at 30°36′45″N, 97°12′16″W (30.612549, -97.204523)^GR1, about 40 miles northeast of Austin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,278 people, 485 households, and 354 families residing in the city. The population density was 503.5/km² (1,307.2/mi²). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 213.5/km² (554.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.26% White, 6.81% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 6.18% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.14% of the population.

There were 485 households out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,684, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,722. About 4.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Thorndale is served by the Thorndale Independent School District.

[edit] External links

Thorndale from the Handbook of Texas Online
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